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uJ Running for the finish line! Weber State track team wins at the Stanford Invitational. T. . '.. I ft! Wednesday, April 1, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 66 See Sports Page 12 Senate looking to fill vacancy Also: Brito senators "kick royal butt" at Utah Intercollegiate Assemblies event By Kari Lynn Harland campus affairs editor-The Signpost The Student Senate may have found someone to fill the vacant seat of the Native American senator and reported the results of the Utah Intercollegiate Assemblies in Monday's meeting.Weber State University student Bill Sinclair was introduced to the Student Senate and sat in on Monday's meeting with the privileges of speaking and voting during the session. However, the Senate decided to postpone voting on whether he can fill the position for spring quarter until the next meeting. According to Judy Hurst , director of student activities, the position was vacated when Raymond Gonzales resigned at the end of fall quarter because of time constraints. Hurst said the Native American Council wanted someone who would represent them well and they finally gave her Sinclair's name. She and John Shupe, Associated Students of WSU academic vice president, talked to Sinclair and decided he seemed worthy of the position. "He seems really committed, and I know he will be running for the office, so this will be a good opportunity for him to get some experience," Hurst said. Also during the meeting, Robert Brito, non-traditional student senator, recalled the experience at the Utah Intercollegiate Assemblies held Feb. 13-14. "We ruled UIA, in both the senate and the house. We kicked royal butt, and I just want everyone to know how we represented Weber State," Brito said. In the senate were Andy Smith and Brian Thiriot. Representing WSU in the house were Roque Manzanarez, Ryan Bott, Brito, Terri Sloyer and Angella Dutson. On the staff were Leslie Parry and Shanan Bean, and the alternates were Mike Peterson, Mandy Medina and Jeremy Richins. Also bringing honor to the WSU team were Matt Harker, who was elected governor, and Amanda Rogers, who was elected attorney general.According to Brito, two of the three teams' bills made it to the final six, and they competed against every major college in the state. "One thing that was noticed between the house and the senate, we know our Robert's Rules and knowing our Robert's Rules, we ruled the entire debate," Brito said. "The other schools knew that if we weren't supporting their bill, our small school Weber, the bill wouldn't pass," Bean said. Velcro, rubber, natural highs: Collegiate Health and Fitness Tour returns By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost Weber State University students packed around the Bell Tower to participate in the various events brought by the 1998 Collegiate Health and Fitness Tour, Monday and Tuesday. A bungee-run competition, velcro-fly wall . gladiator joust, and a boxing ring were brought on campus to encourage students to use other alternatives for receiving a "natural high" than by turning toward drugs, alcohol, and unprotected sex, and also to promote health and fitness, Veronica Anderson, tour director said. "We have half of it up. This is a small event. We want to promote health and fitness and inform the students that they can have fun without drugs and alcohol. It also gives them a break between classes," said Phil Mosser, employee. Mosser added alcohol is a big part of college campuses. Eddie Lopez, employee, said college is the time when students start to drink and party hard. "You always hear on the news about alcohol poisoning. It is a shame. There is more to life than alcohol and drugs," Lopez said. The tour is sponsored by various corpo: rations and it is self-sufficient and free to the university and students. "That is the reason we can come for free and can bring free sampling. If we can prevent one person on this campus from getting aids due to the condom samples, we have accomplished our goal," Anderson said. Even though the weather has been chilly, the participation rate has still been high she said. "It's cool. -I think it is fun," said junior Jen Nelson. "I just like to watch." Freshmen Kyle Poll said he always 1 A I K I X'k S. if s Is' Erin Kenny and Rebecca Jacoway hang around on the "Velcro Fly Wall," part of the 1998 Collegiate Health and Fitness Tour which visited WSU. wanted to participate in these activities ever since he was young, but could never afford it. "I want this to continue. It was a lot of fun," Poll said. "1 am always up for some good free stuff." He added it was fun to stick on the wall. West Brewer, sophomore, spent over 2 hours on Monday rotating between the events. He said there was a hugemonous crowd on Tuesday. "I have spent four hours here total. It is exhilarating and totally fun. It is an exciting way to stay fit. It is also a pretty savvy way to get in shape. I want to buy it the events for my room," Brewer said. He saw some professors participating in these activities. "It is fun for all ages," Brewer said. Ever since Brian Shaw, sophomore, saw the velcro-fly wall on David Lettermen, he wanted to try it. Today he accomplished his goal. "I can die now," he said. Dane Harr. junior, preferred the gladiator joust event. See Velcro page 14 Candidacy - deadline approaches By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost Weber State University students have the opportunity to make a difference, according to Chad Montgomery, elections chair. He said by running for an elected office, students can leave a mark. "I believe that students can make a difference and bring about a change at the university," he said. ' Any student who is interested in running for the 17 senate positions available or the three elected offices is welcome to, Montgomery said. Though they must meet the April 3 filing deadline at 4 p.m. "This is the most crucial point," he said. - Those who do not meet the deadline are not able to run for office. Candidates must pay $40 to the business office and have 50 students sign a petition, Montgomery said. Other eligibility requirements include full-time enrollment and at least a 2.50 GPA. Packets are available at Student Activities. According to Justin Miller, associated students of WSU executive vice president, the senators are a liaison between students and administrators. "They represent all of the students attending Weber State. They are really the students' voice," Montgomery said. Judy Hurst director of student activities said, "Administration listens to them senators. What they say carries some weight." Hurst said this is an opportunity for students to participate and become involved with the campus. "This is a great opportunity for students to enrich their life. Take advantage of this opportunity," she said. Justin Miller said there are many benefits for students who run. "My number one benefit is just the fact of serving the student body. I don't know what I'll do if I wasn't always serving," Miller said. "Even if you run and don't make it, you learn a lot from this experience." Montgomery added students also network with a lot of people that can help them in their future. Also, those who are elected will receive a scholarship. "If we don't take advantage of this opportunity, we can't complain," Miller said. After the filing deadline, the primary elections campaigning begins April 12 at 5 p.m. and runs until April 17. Montgomery said the primaries are only for the positions that have three or more candidates running. Final elections will be held April 20 thru April 24. According to Miller, the hardest part of elections is getting students to the polls. "The more people running, the more students will vote," he said. inside post news see page 2&3 editorial . . . . . . see page 4 features see page 8 SpOftS see page 12 classifieds . . . .see page 15

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uJ Running for the finish line! Weber State track team wins at the Stanford Invitational. T. . '.. I ft! Wednesday, April 1, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 66 See Sports Page 12 Senate looking to fill vacancy Also: Brito senators "kick royal butt" at Utah Intercollegiate Assemblies event By Kari Lynn Harland campus affairs editor-The Signpost The Student Senate may have found someone to fill the vacant seat of the Native American senator and reported the results of the Utah Intercollegiate Assemblies in Monday's meeting.Weber State University student Bill Sinclair was introduced to the Student Senate and sat in on Monday's meeting with the privileges of speaking and voting during the session. However, the Senate decided to postpone voting on whether he can fill the position for spring quarter until the next meeting. According to Judy Hurst , director of student activities, the position was vacated when Raymond Gonzales resigned at the end of fall quarter because of time constraints. Hurst said the Native American Council wanted someone who would represent them well and they finally gave her Sinclair's name. She and John Shupe, Associated Students of WSU academic vice president, talked to Sinclair and decided he seemed worthy of the position. "He seems really committed, and I know he will be running for the office, so this will be a good opportunity for him to get some experience," Hurst said. Also during the meeting, Robert Brito, non-traditional student senator, recalled the experience at the Utah Intercollegiate Assemblies held Feb. 13-14. "We ruled UIA, in both the senate and the house. We kicked royal butt, and I just want everyone to know how we represented Weber State," Brito said. In the senate were Andy Smith and Brian Thiriot. Representing WSU in the house were Roque Manzanarez, Ryan Bott, Brito, Terri Sloyer and Angella Dutson. On the staff were Leslie Parry and Shanan Bean, and the alternates were Mike Peterson, Mandy Medina and Jeremy Richins. Also bringing honor to the WSU team were Matt Harker, who was elected governor, and Amanda Rogers, who was elected attorney general.According to Brito, two of the three teams' bills made it to the final six, and they competed against every major college in the state. "One thing that was noticed between the house and the senate, we know our Robert's Rules and knowing our Robert's Rules, we ruled the entire debate," Brito said. "The other schools knew that if we weren't supporting their bill, our small school Weber, the bill wouldn't pass," Bean said. Velcro, rubber, natural highs: Collegiate Health and Fitness Tour returns By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost Weber State University students packed around the Bell Tower to participate in the various events brought by the 1998 Collegiate Health and Fitness Tour, Monday and Tuesday. A bungee-run competition, velcro-fly wall . gladiator joust, and a boxing ring were brought on campus to encourage students to use other alternatives for receiving a "natural high" than by turning toward drugs, alcohol, and unprotected sex, and also to promote health and fitness, Veronica Anderson, tour director said. "We have half of it up. This is a small event. We want to promote health and fitness and inform the students that they can have fun without drugs and alcohol. It also gives them a break between classes," said Phil Mosser, employee. Mosser added alcohol is a big part of college campuses. Eddie Lopez, employee, said college is the time when students start to drink and party hard. "You always hear on the news about alcohol poisoning. It is a shame. There is more to life than alcohol and drugs," Lopez said. The tour is sponsored by various corpo: rations and it is self-sufficient and free to the university and students. "That is the reason we can come for free and can bring free sampling. If we can prevent one person on this campus from getting aids due to the condom samples, we have accomplished our goal," Anderson said. Even though the weather has been chilly, the participation rate has still been high she said. "It's cool. -I think it is fun," said junior Jen Nelson. "I just like to watch." Freshmen Kyle Poll said he always 1 A I K I X'k S. if s Is' Erin Kenny and Rebecca Jacoway hang around on the "Velcro Fly Wall," part of the 1998 Collegiate Health and Fitness Tour which visited WSU. wanted to participate in these activities ever since he was young, but could never afford it. "I want this to continue. It was a lot of fun," Poll said. "1 am always up for some good free stuff." He added it was fun to stick on the wall. West Brewer, sophomore, spent over 2 hours on Monday rotating between the events. He said there was a hugemonous crowd on Tuesday. "I have spent four hours here total. It is exhilarating and totally fun. It is an exciting way to stay fit. It is also a pretty savvy way to get in shape. I want to buy it the events for my room," Brewer said. He saw some professors participating in these activities. "It is fun for all ages," Brewer said. Ever since Brian Shaw, sophomore, saw the velcro-fly wall on David Lettermen, he wanted to try it. Today he accomplished his goal. "I can die now," he said. Dane Harr. junior, preferred the gladiator joust event. See Velcro page 14 Candidacy - deadline approaches By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost Weber State University students have the opportunity to make a difference, according to Chad Montgomery, elections chair. He said by running for an elected office, students can leave a mark. "I believe that students can make a difference and bring about a change at the university," he said. ' Any student who is interested in running for the 17 senate positions available or the three elected offices is welcome to, Montgomery said. Though they must meet the April 3 filing deadline at 4 p.m. "This is the most crucial point," he said. - Those who do not meet the deadline are not able to run for office. Candidates must pay $40 to the business office and have 50 students sign a petition, Montgomery said. Other eligibility requirements include full-time enrollment and at least a 2.50 GPA. Packets are available at Student Activities. According to Justin Miller, associated students of WSU executive vice president, the senators are a liaison between students and administrators. "They represent all of the students attending Weber State. They are really the students' voice," Montgomery said. Judy Hurst director of student activities said, "Administration listens to them senators. What they say carries some weight." Hurst said this is an opportunity for students to participate and become involved with the campus. "This is a great opportunity for students to enrich their life. Take advantage of this opportunity," she said. Justin Miller said there are many benefits for students who run. "My number one benefit is just the fact of serving the student body. I don't know what I'll do if I wasn't always serving," Miller said. "Even if you run and don't make it, you learn a lot from this experience." Montgomery added students also network with a lot of people that can help them in their future. Also, those who are elected will receive a scholarship. "If we don't take advantage of this opportunity, we can't complain," Miller said. After the filing deadline, the primary elections campaigning begins April 12 at 5 p.m. and runs until April 17. Montgomery said the primaries are only for the positions that have three or more candidates running. Final elections will be held April 20 thru April 24. According to Miller, the hardest part of elections is getting students to the polls. "The more people running, the more students will vote," he said. inside post news see page 2&3 editorial . . . . . . see page 4 features see page 8 SpOftS see page 12 classifieds . . . .see page 15